voestalpine invests in future talent with state-of-the-art training campus and apprentice residences in Austria

voestalpine invests in future talent with state-of-the-art training campus and apprentice residences in Austria

(IN BRIEF) voestalpine has inaugurated the voestalpine BÖHLER CAMPUS in Kapfenberg, creating a combined training and living environment for the next generation of technical specialists. The new facility supports apprentices in 12 future-oriented disciplines and features modern digital training systems, alongside 60 single apprentice apartments with leisure and communal spaces. Around 300 young people are currently in training at the location, supported by an educational team and future-skills development programs. CEO Herbert Eibensteiner and Management Board member Reinhard Nöbauer emphasized the importance of investing in skilled professionals to secure innovation leadership. With 1,600 apprentices globally and over 1,070 in Austria, voestalpine remains the country’s largest industrial training organization. The project strengthens the company’s High Performance Metals Division and contributes to long-term competitiveness, skills development and regional attractiveness.

(PRESS RELEASE) LINZ, 26-Nov-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — voestalpine has officially opened the voestalpine BÖHLER CAMPUS in Kapfenberg, Austria — a new training and living hub designed to support the next generation of skilled professionals within the steel and technology group. The campus brings together advanced technical training with high-quality residential facilities, reinforcing voestalpine’s commitment to apprenticeships as a core investment in long-term innovation and competitiveness.

Located directly beside the company’s new apprentice residential complex, the training center offers hands-on instruction in 12 forward-looking technical professions using industry-standard equipment, modern digital tools and applied-learning environments. The campus is specifically structured to prepare young talent for automated, connected production environments — including those within the new Kapfenberg special steel plant.

CEO Herbert Eibensteiner emphasized the strategic importance of investing in skilled workers even under challenging economic conditions.
“We are deliberately strengthening apprentice education because their skills and drive are essential for voestalpine’s technological leadership. With training budgets exceeding EUR 100,000 per apprentice and cutting-edge facilities like the BÖHLER CAMPUS, we are creating the conditions for both technical excellence and personal development.”

Around 300 apprentices are currently training at the Kapfenberg site. The new living quarters beside the training center include 60 fully equipped single apartments (25–30 m² each) for apprentices aged 15 and over. Social and leisure spaces — including fitness facilities, outdoor sports areas and shared activity rooms — support a well-rounded living environment, while a dedicated educational team coordinates activities and provides on-site support. Accommodation is free during the first year, with tiered fees applied from the second year.

Member of the Management Board Reinhard Nöbauer, Head of the High Performance Metals Division, highlighted the step-change impact for the region:
“The BÖHLER CAMPUS sets new benchmarks for training quality, digital readiness and infrastructure. By combining technical education with modern living, we are enhancing the long-term attractiveness of apprenticeships at Kapfenberg.”

Across the voestalpine Group, around 1,600 apprentices are currently in training, including more than 1,070 in Austria — making voestalpine the country’s largest industrial apprenticeship provider. In Styria alone, 450 apprentices across ~20 disciplines benefit from strong career prospects, with 160 new apprentices onboarding for the 2025 training year. In addition to technical education, the Group fosters personal development through language programs, international exchanges, health initiatives and the annual Group Apprentice Day.

The High Performance Metals Division, headquartered in Kapfenberg, operates a global network of ~130 sites and leads the market in tool steel, high-speed and special steels, powder metals, nickel and titanium alloys as well as additive-manufactured components. In FY 2024/25, the division achieved EUR 3.2 billion revenue and employed ~11,700 people worldwide.

voestalpine, listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange since 1995, operates ~500 companies in over 50 countries, supplying the automotive, machinery, aerospace, energy and rail industries. In FY 2024/25, the Group generated EUR 15.7 billion revenue and EUR 1.3 billion EBITDA, supported by ~49,700 employees globally.

High Performance Metals Division

The voestalpine Group